Sales Executive (Japanese Speaking)

International Taste Institute; Brussel Hoofdstad; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

International Taste Institute, based in Brussels, is seeking a Sales Executive to develop the Japanese market and build relationships with food & beverage producers. The role is office-based in Brussels and focuses on explaining how our certification helps brands grow.

You will engage with international F&B brands, generate leads through social selling, support tastings and trade shows, and collaborate with management to broaden our value proposition.

Qualifications

• 1 to 4 years of sales experience
• Native-level proficiency in Japanese and fluency in English
• Hunter mindset – strong appetite for business development, competitive, results-oriented and you have a taste for challenge
• Outbound & inbound sales skills
• Social selling expertise – you leverage LinkedIn and other platforms to generate business
• Determination to help customers grow
• Team player attitude – collaborate well in a fast-moving international environment
• Tech-savviness - CRM system experience (HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive, etc.)

Responsabilités

• Engage with international F&B brands – Reach out to food and drink producers, explain our evaluation and certification process, and help them see its benefits.
• Develop new business opportunities – Use creativity and social selling to generate leads and fuel the growth pipeline.
• Maximize customer success – Advise award winners on the best ways to promote their achievements.
• Represent us at industry events – Attend top national and international food & beverage trade shows to connect with new leads and showcase the Taste Institute.
• Support blind tasting events – Work with our team to organize professional tastings conducted by a jury of world-class chefs and sommeliers.
• Collaborate with management – Provide insights and customer testimonials to enhance our value proposition.
• Contribute beyond sales – Depending on your skills and interests, you’ll have opportunities to work on projects across different areas of the business.

Connaissances

Sales experience

Japanese language

English language

Hunter mindset

Outbound sales

Inbound sales

Social selling

CRM systems

Description du poste

Join a Growing International Sales Team in the Food & Beverage Industry!

About Us

The International Taste Institute is the world leader in taste evaluation and certification for food and beverage products. Based in Brussels, we help thousands of food & beverage producers worldwide boost their growth through expert feedback, product endorsements, and powerful marketing content.

Our jury? Top chefs and sommeliers recognized for their expertise.

Our team? Diverse, dynamic, and international, with 14 nationalities working together to make an impact.

Our mission? Helping brands grow by improving the taste of their products.

If you have a passion for sales, enjoy working in an international setting, and love the idea of connecting with leading food & beverage brands, this role is for you!

What’s the Role?

As a Sales Executive, you will work from our office in Brussels and develop the Japanese market. Your job is to develop relationships with food & beverage producers, explain how our certification helps them grow.

This is a sales-driven role where you will:

• Engage with international F&B brands – Reach out to food and drink producers, explain our evaluation and certification process, and help them see its benefits.
• Develop new business opportunities – Use creativity and social selling to generate leads and fuel the growth pipeline.
• Maximize customer success – Advise award winners on the best ways to promote their achievements.
• Represent us at industry events – Attend top national and international food & beverage trade shows to connect with new leads and showcase the Taste Institute.
• Support blind tasting events – Work with our team to organize professional tastings conducted by a jury of world-class chefs and sommeliers.
• Collaborate with management – Provide insights and customer testimonials to enhance our value proposition.
• Contribute beyond sales – Depending on your skills and interests, you’ll have opportunities to work on projects across different areas of the business.

Who Are We Looking For?

If you are a motivated, results-driven salesperson with a passion for international business, we want to hear from you!

Must-Have Qualifications:

• 1 to 4 years of sales experience (B2B preferred)
• Native-level proficiency in Japanese and fluency in English
• A Hunter mindset – You have a strong appetite for business development, you are competitive, results-oriented and you have a taste for challenge
• Outbound & inbound sales skills – You know how to engage potential clients effectively
• Social selling expertise – You leverage LinkedIn and other platforms to generate business
• Determination to help customers grow – You genuinely want to see your clients succeed
• Team player attitude – You collaborate well in a fast-moving international environment
• Tech-savviness - Previous experience working with a CRM system (HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive, etc.)

Why Join Us?

• Enhance your sales skills – You’ll work in a structured, professional sales environment with strong support.
• Grow your international network – Connect with leading food & beverage brands from different markets.
• Be part of a diverse and dynamic team – Work alongside talented colleagues in a multicultural setting.
• Enjoy a fun, informal, yet highly professional work culture – We believe in working hard while keeping things enjoyable.
• Career growth opportunities – The right candidate can grow within the company.
• Travel to exciting industry events – Attend top F&B trade shows relevant for your market.